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Stories By a Turf Fire – The Life, Stories and Songs of Eamon Kelly       told by Irish Storyteller Jim Hawkins

Seanachie Nights, a monthly series of spoken word/musical performances from Celtic and British culture, presents Irish Storyteller Jim Hawkins with the stories and life of the great Irish storyteller Eamon Kelly (with music on concertina and fiddle from the Regulars)

Eamon Kelly was an actor and seanchai (traditional storyteller) He told stories of the real Kerry and the magical past of the Goban Saor, the heartbreak of emigration, the stations, the priests, the courting and dancing, the war between the sexes. His stories mined a rich seam of humour and sadness out of resilience of a people rich in hospitality and generosity, imagination, culture and tradition.

Jim Hawkins’ storytelling journey began in the ‘Midlands of Ireland’ (County Westmeath). As a child he saw the power of story to bring joy to people’s lives. As a member of the Irish Art Center in New York City, Jim was part of a production entitled ‘Siamsa’ (‘gathering’) – it told the history, struggles and triumphs of the Irish people through music, song, dance, poetry, and storytelling.
For more information about Jim Hawkins, please visit jimhawkinsirishstory.com

Seanachie Nights is the creation of local (seanachie) storyteller, artist, concertina player, and playwright, Lynne Cullen.